Lisbon will host EuroPride in June 2025, a historic moment for the city and the LGBTIQ+ community. Each year, a different European city is chosen to host EuroPride and this will be the first time the event is held in Portugal. It promises to be a momentous occasion, celebrating diversity, inclusion and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTIQ+ movement. Activities and events will include the big EuroPride parade, debates, seminars and workshops, stage shows and parties

Having just hosted the 2024 edition of the International Golf Travel Market, Lisbon reinforced its reputation as a well-loved choice for golfers worldwide. With an average of 290 days of sunshine a year and warm weather year-round, Lisbon is a popular choice for golfers looking to tee off under the sun, especially as winter temperatures approach the UK. Here Visit Lisboa highlights what makes the city so unique for those looking to plan their next golfing break.

The region has over 100 beaches spread across its beautiful 200km coastline on its southern and western shores. They are renowned for their scenic qualities and also for their high standards. There are 86 Blue Flag beaches which are assessed by the quality of the water, safety, cleanliness and the diversity of the services on offer. 13 are classed as Zero Pollution, according to the sustainability association ZERO – Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável. There are also 47 accessible beaches. It has been a good year for the region with Albufeira’s stunning Praia da Falésia hailed the best beach in the world in the 2024 edition of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Lisbon may not be the first city that comes to mind as a Christmas destination, but through December it offers a mild climate, historic charm and a festive spirit that blends Portuguese traditions with modern attractions. From dazzling light displays to bustling markets and river cruises, the team at Visit Lisboa (visitlisboa.com/en) has picked out the city’s top Christmas attractions that make it an unexpected gem during the festive season.

Minor Hotels announces the continued expansion of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Portugal, the brand’s home country, with the upcoming launch of Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel. Located on the south bank of the Douro River, in the city of Gaia, the hotel is scheduled to open early in 2025 and boasts a privileged panoramic view over Porto.

Lisbon won the award for Europe’s Best MICE Destination in 2024 at the 5th edition of the World MICE Awards, held today in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This is the second time in a row that Lisbon has won this European honour, having this time the cities of Athens, Berlin, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris and Vienna also in the running.